9/7/2013 0 Comments Food on your Face, Part DeuxAbout a month ago, I told you about a new adventure that I was about to embark on--specifically, the act of using honey every morning rather than face wash, as a way to reduce acne. I promised you all that I would give an update, and voila!
Also, as mentioned in the previous post, I struggled to fully decide whether to write of this topic in this section of the website or in the Life au Cochon section. Oh well, some things in life are never certain. One month after adopting the somewhat strange habit of rubbing the delicious sticky food all over my face, I noticed that my complexion has improved. I have to be honest, however, and say that the improvement occurred at the pace of a 100-year-old tortoise, so there were definitely times where I doubted whether I should continue using the honey. But, as one must do when faced with the dilemmas of life, I persisted. Not only has the honey mask process taught me to be patient and persistent, but also to believe in natural products instead of short-cut products, like all the face washes you see stocked up in the skin care aisle of your Fred Meyers and Safeways. When switching in general to the natural ways of curing acne, the transition from pimple-infested face to clear-and-smooth-as-a-baby's-bottom face will be incredibly slower, but you will have the comfort of knowing you are doing good for your skin and adding healthy habits to your life. Besides honey, other natural ways of combating acne include replacing your nighttime face wash with jojoba oil, putting on a mask once a week that is made of egg whites and plain yogurt, and using lemon/lime juice and a cotton swab instead of a store-bought spot treatment. I actually have been adopting all three in the past week or so, as I will share more in future posts! With that said, I will continue to use the organic raw honey (which is the type one should trust to sit on their face for 10-15 minutes every morning) and see how much more improvement takes on. Feel free to suggest other ways of reducing acne, or even to share your experiences with using the golden hued coffee-buddy food. ~~MC
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7/30/2013 0 Comments Food on Your FaceBefore I start, I just want to say that I had a hard time deciding whether to put this post in the Foods for Fantasizing section or the Life au Cochon section. Although I am about to write to you about a specific food, this time it won't be super saliva-inducing or something that will immediately motivate you to travel to the nearest cafe or store to attain the amazing experience I had...Rather, this post will describe a use for the specific food.
And that specific food is honey. I never thought I could use honey other than the primal one--to enjoy the mild yet strikingly sweet taste that comes in the smooth, effortless texture as it captivates you with its hue golder than the Sun and melts in your mouth like no other food. Recently, while searching for natural ways to cure acne (because yes, I am among the huge portion of the people in their 20s who suffer from the embarrassment-inducing disease), I ran many times into the idea of using honey; mainly, replacing whatever face wash (whether that be Clearasil, Neutrogena, or Proactiv) you use every morning with the gooey delicious thing you mix in your coffee or tea, also, every morning. At first, I was skeptical; how could something so undeniably amazing in its taste and ability to magically turn any edible substance into pure Paradise be simply able to reduce acne just by sitting on your face? But as I read on, I learned some interesting things about honey I did not know before--like the fact that honey is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, as it hydrates while simultaneously slightly dries the skin (good for ridding oneself of those dreadful pimples!). I was excited to read these, and my skepticism soon skidded to a stop (yes, I couldn't help but use alliteration; I had to seize the opportunity)! So this morning, I set aside my Clearasil face wash and brought on my jar of Trader Joe's organic raw honey. It definitely felt strange as I found myself slowly rubbing the stickiness all over my face. But, I was also surprised by how easily it all came off when I rinsed with tepid water; then, I noticed how the oily parts of my skin were no longer so oily, and yet how I didn't feel much dryness. This is something I will keep up at least for the next couple of weeks, and I will let you know how it goes as time goes on! Also, you are more than welcome to share any other ideas you may have heard of or used to treat/help reduce acne. I am all ears! ~~MC |
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